Collaboration: Stronger Together!
The Hawaiian concept of collaboration is laulima, which means cooperation, joint action, a group of people working together or community. It translates to “many hands make light work.” Research suggests that as women, we can be highly effective collaborators, and that our presence in groups can enhance collaboration. This is true for a number of reasons. […]
Invest in Yourself, Invest in Your Business
As entrepreneurial women, we often prioritize others over ourselves—our partners, parents, children, friends and employees. The Hawaiian word mālama means “to care for, protect and preserve.” We often don’t think about having mālama for ourselves as we tend to invest in everyone else. Yet if we do invest in ourselves, our businesses and families will thrive more easily. Perhaps […]
Be Courageous at Every Stage of the Journey
It takes tremendous courage as women entrepreneurs to start, scale and grow a business. And especially when you are thinking of selling it and start an exit strategy. It helps us to face uncertainty, take risks and overcome obstacles—all key for business growth and longevity—on a path that is often filled with unknowns and pressure […]
Own Your Voice as a Woman Business Owner
Owning your voice as a woman business owner means expressing yourself authentically, sharing your knowledge, experiences and opinions, listening and being heard. It’s important, because you are worthy—we are all worthy—and the more you do it, the more confident you become. So where do you begin? Owning your voice starts with knowing yourself and your business. Define […]